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NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Psychology

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Which of the following symptoms would require the nurse's immediate attention if the patient had bipolar affective disorder?

Outlandish behaviors and inappropriate dress
Grandiose delusions, such as of being a royal descendent of King Arthur
Nonstop physical activity and poor nutritional intake
Constant, incessant talking that includes sexual innuendos

Explanation

Answer: C - The nurse would need to give immediate attention to the bipolar patient with nonstop physical activity and poor nutritional intake. The patient would have moments of mania, which are characterized by euphoria, hyperactivity, excitement, and excessive energy. These patients would have a difficult time completing a single train of thought. The behavior would represents a problem needing to be addressed immediately before escalating.

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